The issue of pilots using automatic pilot to fly an airplane for most a flight is pretty widely known and accepted. Still, I think most people find comfort knowing that there are really human hands and an experienced pilot’s brains ready to take…
The rest of the world won’t know what “hydro” means, but every Canadian knows I mean “hydroelectricity”, or “hydro” as all electricity in Canada is commonly called. With the expanded use of electronic devices in flights, airports are beginning…
The Federal Communications Commission is moving to approve rules and technology that will allow use of cellphones and mobile data inflight above 10,000 feet, using a satellite relay system similar to one recently approved in Europe. Washington Post
In probably the biggest embarrassment a pilot could have, the world’s largest cargo plane, a modified 747-400, landed at Wichita’s civil airport instead of a nearby Air Force base. The problem? Airport runway is too short for take-off….
Southwest, the last of the major U.S. carriers to announce allowing passengers to keep their devices on throughout flights has become the first to announce that it will turn onboard WiFi on for the whole flight, including on the ground. More HERE
Because of the economy, among other factors, the number of Americans going more than 50 miles from home for Thanksgiving will drop from last year’s totals, according to AAA. Bloomberg News reports it HERE
Dusk on the Tagus River, looking toward April 25th Bridge Every city’s history is reflected in its neighborhoods and its architecture, but in Lisbon’s case two important factors add to the picture. One is the incredible wealth that came to…
The issue of pilots using automatic pilot to fly an airplane for most a flight is pretty widely known and accepted. Still, I think most people find comfort knowing that there are really human hands and an experienced pilot’s brains ready to take…
The rest of the world won’t know what “hydro” means, but every Canadian knows I mean “hydroelectricity”, or “hydro” as all electricity in Canada is commonly called. With the expanded use of electronic devices in flights, airports are beginning…
The Federal Communications Commission is moving to approve rules and technology that will allow use of cellphones and mobile data inflight above 10,000 feet, using a satellite relay system similar to one recently approved in Europe. Washington Post
In probably the biggest embarrassment a pilot could have, the world’s largest cargo plane, a modified 747-400, landed at Wichita’s civil airport instead of a nearby Air Force base. The problem? Airport runway is too short for take-off….
Southwest, the last of the major U.S. carriers to announce allowing passengers to keep their devices on throughout flights has become the first to announce that it will turn onboard WiFi on for the whole flight, including on the ground. More HERE
Because of the economy, among other factors, the number of Americans going more than 50 miles from home for Thanksgiving will drop from last year’s totals, according to AAA. Bloomberg News reports it HERE
Dusk on the Tagus River, looking toward April 25th Bridge Every city’s history is reflected in its neighborhoods and its architecture, but in Lisbon’s case two important factors add to the picture. One is the incredible wealth that came to…
